Senior Cybersecurity System Engineer

Why Join Us

• Innovative Projects – work at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment – be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work – design and optimize defense systems that ensure national security and shape the future of joint and multi‑domain operations.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Cybersecurity Systems Engineer provides technical review of traditional and cloud‑based DoW Information Technology, produces executive‑level reports and briefs for senior government leadership, and supports the DoW CIO on cybersecurity operations, RMF implementation, system authorization, vulnerability management, continuous monitoring, and regulatory compliance.

• Review DoW IT cybersecurity postures, identify, mitigate, and manage risks through structured security frameworks while ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, and corporate policies.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), including Cloud Enterprise CDS; support DoW “Raise the Bar” compliance, transition away from Point‑to‑Point CDS, and implement Defensive Cyber Operations for CDS.
• Manage the DoW Scorecard for CDS, create briefs, develop Cloud CDS processes, and provide updates to DoW leadership.
• Act as Technical Advisor to the DoW CIO voting members for the Defense IA/Security Accreditation Working Group (DSAWG) and Information Risk Management Committee (ISRMC) governance boards; prepare briefs and conduct in‑depth technical reviews.
• Participate as a technical member of the Cross Domain Technical Advisory Board and Information Domain Technical Advisory Boards.
• Conduct in‑depth DoW Cloud compliance reviews, lead risk assessments based on the Secure Cloud Computing Architecture framework, and assist DoW organizations with cybersecurity engineering for IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS environments.
• Provide technical review and risk assessments for emerging DoW technologies, including cloud IT projects, Zero Trust pilots, Software Defined Networking, and Cloud Edge Computing.
• Influence policy changes to enable new technologies and process improvements related to cybersecurity initiatives and policies such as DODI 8010.01, DODI 8530.01, CSF 2.0, Cloud SRG, Cloud SCAA, NCDSMO Guides, and DoD CISO Directive Memos.
• Develop and refine Congressional reports and briefs in response to NDAA tasking, update DoW instructions, and draft key DoW and CISO policy memorandums.
• Support DoW representatives preparing for reviews and meetings; identify programmatic budget shortfalls and prepare issue papers and coordination actions.
• Participate in weekly meetings and prepare reports and briefings for senior‑level leaders.

Qualifications

Required:

• 12 + years of experience in DoW staff positions, military service, and/or cybersecurity environments/organizations.
• 4 + years of experience crafting and developing DoW‑level cybersecurity policies.
• 8 years related experience plus a master’s degree in a technical discipline, **or** 12 years related experience plus a bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline.
• TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Desired:

• Familiarity with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) 2.0.
• Previous experience within a major headquarters of a DoW agency staff.
• Ability to protect classified and proprietary information.
• Team player on mixed contractor‑government teams.
• Unflappable demeanor under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills for direct contact with senior DoW leadership.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS SharePoint.

Work Environment

• Location: On‑site, Pentagon, Arlington, VA.
• Travel Requirements: Minimal (0‑20%).
• Working Hours: Standard 40‑hour week.
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI required.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Compensation

Compensation range for Virginia is $165,000 to $185,000, based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience.

Additional compensation may include bonuses, commissions, sign‑on bonuses, relocation benefits, short‑term incentives, long‑term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. The company supports career advancement through professional training and development.